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Fluent® for Genomic Workflows

Fluent® for Genomic Workflows

Fluent® for Genomic Workflows

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Overview: The document introduces Tecan's Fluent® Automation Workstation, designed to enhance productivity in genomic workflows through automation. It highlights the system's capacity, speed, precision, and extended walkaway times, allowing users to achieve more in less time with greater confidence.
Key Features:
  • Intuitive Interface: A dedicated touchscreen interface with a customizable run-only environment simplifies operation and reduces training requirements.
  • FluentControl™ Software: Offers Smart Commands for easy programming, 3D simulation for protocol review, and user interface customization.
  • Device Integration: Seamless integration of peripherals like thermocyclers and plate sealers for complete workflow automation.
  • Adaptive Signal Technology™: Enhances liquid handling performance by enabling real-time aspiration monitoring, reducing sample and reagent usage.
  • Security and Tracking: Features like 1D/2D barcode reading, primer tracking, and method recovery ensure sample integrity and process security.
  • Dynamic Deck™: Allows flexible configuration of the worktable to accommodate various workflows without increasing the instrument's footprint.
Applications:
  • Nucleic Acid Purification: Offers scalable solutions for magnetic- or filter-based purification methods, supporting various plate formats.
  • Quantification and Normalization: Automated nucleic acid quantification and normalization ensure sample standardization for storage or processing.
  • NGS Sample Preparation: Facilitates high-throughput NGS library preparation with features like high precision pipetting and extended walkaway operation.
Regulatory Compliance: Fluent Gx Assurance Software supports use in regulated environments with features like user management and audit trails.
Automation and Integration: The system integrates various devices for complete workflow automation, including magnetic separators, thermal cyclers, and readers.
Process Security: Features like Active Stop and Resume, sample tracking, and method recovery enhance process security and sample protection.
Ease of Use: FluentControl's drag-and-drop command editor and 3D simulations simplify protocol development and error checking.
Conclusion: Tecan's Fluent Automation Workstation offers optimal capacity, throughput, and results, enhancing laboratory productivity through seamless automation and integration.
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Fluent® for Genomic Workflows-1

for Genomic Workflows   INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY POWERED BY TECAN’S AUTOMATION WORKSTA

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Get on the fast track to genomic results ■M” r, *Example configuration for nucleic acid purification

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Fluent’s leading edge design delivers outstanding capacity and speed for genomics workflows. This innovative solution offers exceptional precision, high throughput and extended walkaway times. Get more done in less time, with greater confidence. H INTUITION BUILT RIGHT IN Every Fluent comes with a dedicated touchscreen interface with a unique, run-only environment that can be individually tailored to specific applications and even optionally personalized for each user. Users require minimal training as the interface clearly defines every action for more straightforward, consistent operation. |2...

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Tecan’s application experts can help you optimize your workflow, freeing up staff time and maximizing your productivity. FASTER NUCLEIC ACID PURIFICATION Benefit from Tecan's extensive experience in automating NAP kits to configure the ideal solution for your magnetic- or filter-based purification methods. Fluent provides scalable solutions to match your throughput needs, with the flexibility to switch between random access samples, 96- and 384-well plates as required. Wizard Group Load Standard Curve Sample Transfer Reagent Distribution INTEGRATED QUANTIFICATION AND NORMALIZATION Fluent with...

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FLUENT GENOMICS NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING SAMPLE PREPARATION AND REACTION SET-UP Rapid technology advances have made NGS a cost-effective alternative to PCR or array-based techniques for many applications, allowing pooling of hundreds of samples in one sequencing run. The speed, accuracy and precision of Fluent make the system ideally suited to preparing NGS libraries from multiple 96- or 384-well plates. Benefits include: • Straight­forward operation, allowing you to customize the user interface to show only the relevant options • Greater reproducibility between operators and over time, with...

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FLUENT GENOMICS Enhancing productivity from the inside out Fluent delivers exceptional positional accuracy and pipetting precision, offering enhanced process security and complete peace of mind for walkaway operation. DRIVING REPRODUCIBILITY The Flexible Channel Arm™ is ideal for the preparation of samples, enzymes and adapters, enabling access to virtually any tube or well configuration. The ability to include two Flexible Channel Arms offers the unique choice of air and/or liquid displacement pipetting on one instrument. SEAMLESS AUTOMATION Device integration to fully automate your workflows...

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FLUENT GENOMICS Simple logistics The Robotic Gripper Arm™ quickly moves labware between the deck, storage units and integrated devices, with an optional barcode reader for positive identification of samples and reagents. Its unique Finger Exchange System™ allows it to switch between grippers on the fly, offering secure transport for plates and tubes. Enhanced process security Your samples are precious, so FluentControl provides the highest level of process security, with features such as: • ctive Stop and Resume – want to add a reagent during a run? A Just open the door, add the reagent, close...

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Optimal capacity. Optimal throughput. Optimal results FLUENT DISCOVER THE FLUENT AUTOMATION WORKSTATION To see Fluent in action and learn how it can improve the productivity of your laboratory, contact your nearest Tecan office or visit www.tecan.com/fluent Tecan Group Ltd. makes every effort to include accurate and up-to-date information within this publication; however, it is possible that omissions or errors might have occurred. Tecan Group Ltd. cannot, therefore, make any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided in...

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